Sapporo Soup Curry Specialty Shop “Sapporo Soup Curry King Kichijoji” to Open Its First Tokyo Location on May 23, 2026

B-kyu Gourmet Laboratory Inc., an affiliated company of the restaurant operator Five Group Inc., whose philosophy is “creating a world connected by fun,” will grand-open “Sapporo Soup Curry King Kichijoji,” a soup curry specialty shop from Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The company is opening its first Tokyo-area location as part of its effort to evolve soup curry, known as a “local Hokkaido specialty,” into an everyday dining option nationwide. While preserving the authentic flavor, the brand aims to spread soup curry together with local lifestyles, tourism, regional producers, and the unique appeal of each area. Making “Hokkaido soup curry” an everyday food across Japan Soup curry is a warm food culture long loved in Sapporo, Hokkaido, and closely tied to people’s daily lives. Whether on cold days, hot days, or even the busiest days, a bowl of soup gently relaxes the heart. This “everyday deliciousness” lives at the core of Soup Curry King. The heart of the flavor is its carefully handmade double soup. One base is a rich soup simmered from carefully prepared chicken bones and pork bones with aromatic vegetables. This is combined with a Japanese ichiban dashi made generously with kombu, dried sardines, and bonito flakes, balancing lightness with depth. The soup is then layered with the brand’s original spice blend, creating an aromatic, gentle flavor that does not become tiring and can be enjoyed every day. Authentic flavor in an easy-to-visit restaurant The opening of Sapporo Soup Curry King Kichijoji marks a major step in bringing the taste, techniques, and spirit refined in Sapporo to customers nationwide. The restaurant will provide guidance on spice levels, ingredients, and how to enjoy the dish, while offering a welcoming space and service where solo diners can feel comfortable. The brand will also work with Tokyo-area lifestyles, tourism, local ingredients, and producers to cultivate a “local bowl” rooted in the area. Sample menu items include Chicken Curry for ¥1,540, Chicken Vegetable Curry for ¥1,870, Braised Pork Curry for ¥1,540, Braised Pork Vegetable Curry for ¥1,870, Vegetable Curry for ¥1,408, Natto Minced Meat Curry for ¥1,595, and Seafood Curry for ¥2,310. Customers can choose from 15 spice levels, with some requiring an additional fee, and various toppings are available from ¥100. Store overview: Sapporo Soup Curry King Kichijoji / SOUP CURRY KING will open on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with pre-opening days on Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22. The store is located at Kichijoji 281 Building 2F, 2-8 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo. Tel: 0422-27-1300. Business hours are Monday to Saturday from 11:00 to 22:30, with last order at 21:30, and Sundays and holidays from 11:00 to 21:30, with last order at 20:30. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soupcurrykingtokyo/ Company information: Five Group Inc. was established on June 30, 2003, and is headquartered at Ichigo Kichijoji Building 7F, 2-5-10 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo. The company is led by President and Representative Director Kenshi Sakamoto and has 2,547 employees on a consolidated group basis, including 518 full-time employees and 2,029 part-time staff. Awards and recognitions include No. 1 in the restaurant industry in GPTW’s “Best Workplaces” ranking, nine consecutive years of certification as a “Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization” by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Stress Free Company 2025 award, and the grand prize at the Internal Newsletter Award 2022. Official website: http://five-group.co.jp/. Open internal newsletter: https://note.five-group.co.jp/. Official accounts: Twitter https://twitter.com/5ivegroup, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/5ivegroup_official/, YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@5IVEGROUP